Retired NYPD Inspector Paul Mauro Discusses Brown University & MIT Professor Shootings

Unraveling the Motive

• 🔍 The motive behind the Brown University and MIT professor shootings remains highly unclear, despite extensive pre-planning by the suspect.
• 💡 The suspect's decision to commit suicide, even when seemingly able to evade capture, adds to the mystery surrounding his state of mind.
• 📝 New information suggests a janitor at Brown University had previously alerted campus police about an intruder lurking around the building before the shooting.
• 💻 The discovery of numerous electronic devices, including thumb drives, in the suspect's storage unit points to an elaborate and detailed plot.

Suspect's Background and Connections

• 🇵🇹 The suspect entered the U.S. from Portugal on a student visa in 2000 and received a green card in 2017.
• 🎓 He attended Brown University as a grad student from 2000-2001, took a leave of absence, and withdrew in 2003.
• 🤝 His connection to the MIT professor is believed to stem from their time studying at the same school in Portugal, with reports suggesting envy.

Investigation's Strengths and Weaknesses

• 🚧 The initial response over the weekend was described as shambolic, lacking a clear response plan and cohesion between different law enforcement agencies.
• 🏫 The Brown University Police Department is characterized as a typical higher education police force that leans towards "no policing is the best policing."
• 🗣️ The early announcement that the incident was over and students could go home led to witnesses scattering, similar to a previous case.
• 🚀 However, once the Providence Police Department took over on Monday, they located and would have apprehended the suspect by Thursday, a timeframe considered efficient for a difficult case.

The Role of the Tipster

• 👤 A homeless man, identified as John, who was living in a basement and saw a suspicious person, provided a crucial tip.
• 💰 He is reportedly being "taken care of" at the federal level and could be eligible for a $50,000 reward.
• ⚠️ While his tip was vital, there's a sentiment that he should have come forward immediately rather than posting on Reddit days later, potentially saving the professor's life.
• 💡 It's suggested he might make more through a GoFundMe than the official reward, especially if the reward criteria aren't met.